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Castletownbere RNLI crew receive callout, five minutes before station's open day
Castletownbere RNLI crew receive callout, five minutes before station's open day
'It is the first time we had a lifeboat open day without a lifeboat,' said Paul Stevens, RNLI lifeboat operations manager

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Lifeboat crew receive callout in middle of taking photo to mark RNLI's 200th anniversary
Lifeboat crew receive callout in middle of taking photo to mark RNLI's 200th anniversary
At the time, the crew's inshore lifeboat was already in the water in preparation for the station photograph. Thus, the crew were able to launch immediately

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Beachgoers urged to leave inflatable devices at home after incident at Cork beach
Beachgoers urged to leave inflatable devices at home after incident at Cork beach
A full-scale emergency response was triggered off the coast of East Cork after initial reports that two children in a small inflatable boat were being blown out to sea on an inflatable toy boat

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Port of Cork and RNLI team up to teach hundreds of students about water safety
Port of Cork and RNLI team up to teach hundreds of students about water safety
One student at the event said two drowning tragedies in Cork Harbour last year affected her group of friends

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
The lifeboat institution shared the design, marking its 200th anniversary, on social media, encouraging supporters to vote

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Watch: RNLI crew rescue Dixie the dog who fell off cliff in West Cork
Watch: RNLI crew rescue Dixie the dog who fell off cliff in West Cork
Baltimore RNLI press officer Kate Callanan said Dixie's owner did 'the right thing in raising the alarm'

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Ballycotton RNLI member shares remarkable lifeboat link with Prince Edward
Ballycotton RNLI member shares remarkable lifeboat link with Prince Edward
Áine Flynn showed Prince Edward a photograph of her great grandfather meeting the duke’s father in Westminster in 1936 just months after he and his lifeboat crewmates had been decorated for bravery following their heroic Daunt Rock rescue

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

RNLI 200th anniversary
RNLI: 200 years at the heart of maritime life in Ireland and Britain 
Bicentenary of world's greatest lifeboat service to be marked by podcasts and local events

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

'I talked to my son about the Champions League as we clung on waiting to be rescued'
'I talked to my son about the Champions League as we clung on waiting to be rescued'
A father who was swept out to sea with his son after being caught in a rip current has told Sarah Horgan how the pair clung on in the freezing water in Fountainstown for an hour before being saved

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

'After I was rescued I wanted to get straight back in the water to help' 
'After I was rescued I wanted to get straight back in the water to help' 
A dramatic rescue by the RNLI when Tipperary woman Eleanor Hooker's dinghy capsized during a regatta on Lough Derg sparked in her a determination to become an RNLI volunteer

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

ANNIVERSARY Fastnet 2
'I think it’s going to be a night for a lifeboat call' — RNLI crewman recalls Fastnet tragedy
A total of 19 people lost their lives in Force 9 winds and merciless conditions, where at least 75 boats in total capsized and five sank in the disaster 45 years ago, writes Sarah Horgan

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Shocked sheepdog Bonnie saved from 'grave danger' by RNLI
Shocked sheepdog Bonnie saved from 'grave danger' by RNLI
When the Courtmacsherry RNLI crew reached frightened Bonnie, she was struggling in the water channel currents

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Water agencies issue warning to swimmers ahead of scorching weekend temperatures
Water agencies issue warning to swimmers ahead of scorching weekend temperatures
With temperatures expected to reach over 28C today, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI have issued an appeal, urging the public to take caution when participating in water or coastal activities this weekend.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

What happened at Ironman in Youghal? 'It was like a warzone out there'
S What happened at Ironman in Youghal? 'It was like a warzone out there'
The dedication of triathletes has long been acknowledged, and even after the death of two participants in a Cork Ironman last week, many will continue with the sport, says Eoin English

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Paddleboarders rescue figures
Paddleboarders urged to stay safe after increase in call outs
The RNLI has reported that the number of people whose lives were saved by its crews more than doubled last year

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Yacht rescued during ‘longest RNLI call-out in a decade’ off coast of West Cork 
Yacht rescued during ‘longest RNLI call-out in a decade’ off coast of West Cork 
The yacht was eventually brought to Courtmacsherry some 14 hours after its initial distress call

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

Five rescued after yacht sank near Sherkin
Five rescued after yacht sank near Sherkin
The Baltimore all-weather lifeboat crew launched and found a 40ft yacht had become caught in old fishing nets, lost steerage and had been pushed up on to rocks by a strong tide

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

40 rescued after yacht runs aground off Galway shore
40 rescued after yacht runs aground off Galway shore
Some 40 people were rescued unharmed by the RNLI and Coast Guard from a yacht which ran aground off the Galway shore on Saturday.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Dog walkers urged to take care as RNLI rescue two people in two weeks
Dog walkers urged to take care as RNLI rescue two people in two weeks
The Dun Laoghaire RNLI received a call about a man who had been out walking his dog and had been cut off by the tide at Sandymount

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Kite surfer rescued after drifting off Irish coast and becoming entangled in kite lines
Kite surfer rescued after drifting off Irish coast and becoming entangled in kite lines
Volunteer lifeboat crew requested to assist in rescue after call from young man's parents, who were keeping an eye on his progress from the shore

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

Two men recovering after yacht sailing from Caribbean to Ibiza washes ashore on Achill Island
Two men recovering after yacht sailing from Caribbean to Ibiza washes ashore on Achill Island
One of the crew members scaled perilous cliffs to raise the alarm

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Fisherman, 62, rescued from his own boat near Dingle Bay
Fisherman, 62, rescued from his own boat near Dingle Bay
A search operation was launched at around 7pm

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

RNLI volunteers rescue fishing boat crew in eight-hour operation off Cork coast
RNLI volunteers rescue fishing boat crew in eight-hour operation off Cork coast
Yesterday's rescue was the 23rd the crew have been involved in this year

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Baltimore memorial 'means the world to families who lost relatives to the sea'
Baltimore memorial 'means the world to families who lost relatives to the sea'
"It will give us all, especially someone who hasn’t found the body of their loved one, a place to go and remember," said Mary O’Driscoll, who lost her brother Joe Sheehan.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

RNLI cancels fundraising events in Ireland as 'mark of respect' for queen
RNLI cancels fundraising events in Ireland as 'mark of respect' for queen
Water rescues are not affected, with lifeboats on call and crews working, RNLI spokeswoman said

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Two people rescued from burning boat off West Cork coast
Two people rescued from burning boat off West Cork coast
At the time the alarm was raised, the boat was sailing about a half a mile off shore from Duneen Point in Clonakilty Bay

Sat, 03 Sep, 2022

Five rescued after 38ft cruiser ran aground in Scariff Bay
Five rescued after 38ft cruiser ran aground in Scariff Bay
A hairline break was found in the hull below the water line that was letting water in.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Family of four rescued from Lough Derg after cruiser ran aground
Family of four rescued from Lough Derg after cruiser ran aground
No injuries were reported in the late-night incident

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Lough Derg RNLI crew rescue four people from stricken motor cruiser
Lough Derg RNLI crew rescue four people from stricken motor cruiser
All four people on the casualty vessel were safe and unharmed

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Six rescued after training yacht gets tangled with lobster pot marker off Ballycotton
Six rescued after training yacht gets tangled with lobster pot marker off Ballycotton
The yacht's crew will remain in Ballycotton until the necessary repairs have been carried out before setting sail on the rest of their journey.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Lifeboat crews rescue eight people in three separate incidents in Cork and Dublin
Lifeboat crews rescue eight people in three separate incidents in Cork and Dublin
RNLI crew member, Ian Martin, said 'inflatables are not suitable for Irish waters'

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Union Hall gets state-of-the-art lifeboat thanks to  generosity of West Cork couple
Union Hall gets state-of-the-art lifeboat thanks to  generosity of West Cork couple
Dr Raymond Fielding and his wife Christine funded the lifeboat and, while they did not live to see it put into service, Dr Fielding asked that the life-saving vessel bear both their names

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022

Youghal RNLI rescues sailor stranded after engine failure
Youghal RNLI rescues sailor stranded after engine failure
Lifeboat launched after boat breaks down off Mangan's Bay

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

Four rescued off yacht travelling from Spain to Cobh
Four rescued off yacht travelling from Spain to Cobh
Their boat developed mechanical and other difficulties in north-easterly force five sea conditions and requested assistance in the early hours of the morning

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Two rescued from 18ft boat after engine failed off Cork coast
Two rescued from 18ft boat after engine failed off Cork coast
Youghal RNLI’s lifeboat operations manager reminded anyone planning a trip to sea this summer to respect the water

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Stranded kayaker climbs up cliff face to safety at Old Head of Kinsale golf course
Stranded kayaker climbs up cliff face to safety at Old Head of Kinsale golf course
Golfers on the course above spotted the kayaker in difficulty and raised the alarm

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Charging electronic device likely the cause of fire that sank trawler off Cork coast
Charging electronic device likely the cause of fire that sank trawler off Cork coast
A faulty smoke detector on the FV Horizon also allowed the fire to burn for a significant time period before the crew became aware of it

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Off-duty firefighter hailed as hero after she helped save swimmer in Waterford
Off-duty firefighter hailed as hero after she helped save swimmer in Waterford
Dublin firefighter Alex Daly responded to the incident at Dunmore East on New Year's Eve

Sun, 02 Jan, 2022

RNLI volunteer swaps lifesaving on the Thames for Ireland’s wild Atlantic 
RNLI volunteer swaps lifesaving on the Thames for Ireland’s wild Atlantic 
Dorset-born James Kitt has uniquely served as an RNLI volunteer both in London and now in Baltimore, West Cork.

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

Cork and Waterford RNLI rescue stricken boat and man stranded on cliff at weekend
Cork and Waterford RNLI rescue stricken boat and man stranded on cliff at weekend
The Courtmacsherry RNLI team helped rescue two people and a dog from a stricken boat on Saturday, while Tramore RNLI came to the aid of a man who had become stranded at the base of a cliff

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

‘Frostbit Boy’ identified as man rescued after 12 hours in Kerry waters surrounded by dolphins
‘Frostbit Boy’ identified as man rescued after 12 hours in Kerry waters surrounded by dolphins
The 24-year-old went viral online in 2015 following a TV interview that garnered millions of views when he was walking to school in the snow and said "you wouldn't be long getting frostbit"

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021

Family of three rescued from boat trapped on rocks at mouth of Scariff River
Family of three rescued from boat trapped on rocks at mouth of Scariff River
Thankfully, none of those onboard the stricken cruiser were injured 

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021

RNLI rescue swimmer off Kerry coast after spotting pod of dolphins
RNLI rescue swimmer off Kerry coast after spotting pod of dolphins
The missing swimmer's clothes were found on a beach at 11am, but the RNLI didn't find the person until 8.30pm

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Courtmacsherry RNLI crew rescue 12 people stranded on broken-down boat off West Cork coast
Courtmacsherry RNLI crew rescue 12 people stranded on broken-down boat off West Cork coast
Monday's callout was the 19th of the year for the Courtmacsherry crew

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

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